Right in the middle of real life, I’ve been getting ready for my moving sale, which I’ve set for this coming Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12th. So, if you are in the Birmingham area and want to stop by, please email me at [email protected] for all the info and directions. I’d love for all of you to stop by who can! Sale will start at 8 a.m. on Friday and the same on Saturday.
As you know, I have LOTS of great stuff. And it is just stuff. Don’t feel bad that I’m paring down. It will be less to move and I really don’t need to hang onto all of this anyway.
Besides, I will want to go thrifting again at some point. 🙂
I’ve enjoyed it all and now I’d like to pass it along to another good home. 
Glassware
Fruit Dishes from Macy’s. I’ve had these awhile and hardly ever use them, since I have several other sets, so I’m hoping someone will want this beautiful set of dishes. I’m not selling things dirt cheap, but it will be fair prices. I’m asking $150 for this complete set of 10, plus serving pieces. 
Lightweight wall hanging. 
Set of 3 botanicals.
Glass front cabinet came from Homegoods.
Entertainment center and TV.
Lots of small accessories.
Vintage dresser and mirror. UPDATE: Friends from church came by and this piece is sold now. 
End table. This is sold too!
Glass console table and lots more stuff.
UPDATE: Black sleigh bed is sold too.
This black queen sleigh bed will be sold, as well as other things in this room, like a black nightstand and chest of drawers. Several accessories in here too. The room has changed from this pic, but there’s plenty that I can sell in here. 
UPDATE: Toile drapes are sold.
I’m going to sell my toile drapery panels. I have 2 pair of these (one in the dining room) and it’s time to send them to a new home. If I happen to not sell them at my moving sale and some of you might be interested in them, I will ship these. I’m asking $100 per pair, or $200 for both pair, which I think you’d agree is a good price for custom made lined panels. My mom made these for me and they are well made. 
That chest of drawers on the left will also be in the sale. It’s an antique piece, so I’m not going to sell it dirt cheap either. I think I put $150 on it. 
This lamp and end table and most accessories will be in the sale. Lamp is sold! 
This king bed will be sold, along with box spring and mattress and the damask bedding. I’ve enjoyed this room, but don’t mind passing it on. Many accessories in here will be sold too, including the lamps.
Whatever is not sold in this first sale, I will carry over to another sale in March. I’ve got quite a lot of Christmas stuff that I’m going to sell too and since my display space is limited, I can’t even get it all out right now. I’ve also got garden and outdoor stuff to sell, probably some now and some later.
Believe me, I’ve got plenty left to move and I won’t even miss all of this. I’m saving my favorite things and still have more than enough to keep.
I know there’s been a lot of curiosity on what in the world is going on and believe me, I understand. From the searches I’ve been getting on my search engine, Israel and husband have gotten quite a few hits over the last week, along with the first Israel post that I decided to take down. Since my plans have changed, it seemed best to just take that first post down.
Let me just tell you this. Whatever your speculation might be, you all have absolutely no idea of the tangled web that is behind the scenes of my situation. It is much more complicated than you can possibly imagine and I just cannot share all of that right now, but perhaps one day I will. Do I know the future and what all is going to happen? Absolutely not. But, one thing I do know. My God is in control and He is the one I will listen to.
See that scripture over there on my sidebar? ——-> the one that says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”. Well, that absolutely is my life verse and the one that I continue to cling to. He has my best interest at heart and He knows the best path for me to take and that I will stand on firmly and strongly. My Lord is good, ALL the time. Even in trials and chaos, His grace is sufficient for me.
So, as I remove myself from the chaos that I’ve been in and go home to my parents, I still ask for your continued prayers as I walk the path that is before me. Trusting the Lord and not my own understanding.
He has always, always seen me through and He will not leave me now, that I know for certain.
The Family Dollar $50 giveaway winner is Christy with Happy Greene Day blog. Congrats, Christy! Enjoy your prize.
Yours was the first blog I discovered two years ago when I was going through many painful changes myself. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. One of the things I really admire about you is your ability to grow and change. I have no idea what happened and it really isn’t important that I know. What is important is that you know you have the love of our God who will lift you up during this time.
“You are my rock and my fortress, O Lord, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.” Psalm 31:3
I have been helping my daughter go through a devastating time of betrayal. Her faith has kept her going as I am sure will be the same in your case. Sometimes we are strong because we have to be. You will be blessed.
Praying for peace and happiness for you Miss Rhoda. Even those some of us have never met you, you have touched our lives and feel like an old friend to us. Blessings to you as you move forward!!
Thank you all so much, your prayers and support have meant the world to me.
To the troll who lives in Colorado and keeps coming back month after month and who seems to think she knows everything about my personal life, you do not know what you are talking about, so just quit trying to speculate on what happened. Your assumptions are completely wrong. I wish you would just go away. You said you don’t want to hear from me & you always leave a fake email anyway, so that is your way of hiding & throwing stones.
Please leave and quit with the passive-aggressive comments! It’s not appreciated or welcome. Again, you have NO idea what you are talking about. Why don’t you just mind your own personal life and not try to pry into mine! I won’t post your comments because they are just too snarky, ridiculous and plain mean.
Rhoda, I know we do not know each other , But I look at your blog often and have enjoyed it . I just want to encourage you to stay strong in the faith. God said He would not put more on us than we could bear. He did say we would have trials and tribulations but that He would never leave us and He wont. I know you are a believer I have read your blog.I have been through a lot of trials in my life and I CAN TELL YOU .It’s true He is with us through it all.Even if we are in heartache up to our ears , if He is with us we will be ok . I am praying for you.Take care ; )
Rhoda, I’m so sorry you are going through a difficult period; I know you never knew, but you have helped me through some very trying times of my own…I wish you all the best and I know God has some great things in store for you…Please don’t give up your blog; you are sooo talented and so many people ( including myself) would miss all that you have to offer….Take care, Rhoda……
My prayers and thoughts are with you. How unfortunate that someone is adding to your stress and not respecting your privacy.
Best wishes to you.
Prayers and hugs going your way! You wont believe this BUT that very scripture is on my wall here in my office on a cloth hanger thing I have. I found it at the thrift store and although it really doesn’t match anything in here I still had to have it because of the scripture on it. I had planned on trying to make it look less 70ish and never have figured out how. lol I’ll have to take a pic of it and post it for you on my blog. I had thought about cutting it right below the hearts that is on it at the top and bottom and putting it into a frame. I might yet, just not on the to do list right now. 😉
You just hang in there God WILL get you through this just like He has all other things in your life in the past. Just please please keep us posted on your blog so we can hear from you because we will worry about you if we don’t hear from you. OK? Praying! 🙂
Praying for you my friend. Be in touch when you can. It will be good to see you in person.
God bless…be peaceful.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We have never met but I feel as if I know you. May your path go kindly.
Rhoda, I am so sorry that you are facing a difficult time in your life, but you know who holds tomorrow and you will be fine! You have always been and continue to be, an inspiration to me in many ways, not just because you have great taste and style, but also because you are a woman of faith with a great heart!
I will keep you in my prayers as you navigate the next phase in your life!
Lou Cinda
Ok I went ahead and posted it for you Rhoda so I wouldn’t forget it. ONE day I will get around to cutting this thing off and framing it. lol
Anyway so happy that you have this scripture to give you strength!
Rhoda:
Until I read some of the comments and your reply, I was wondering what your blog post meant. Now I have more insight.
I don’t understand how someone could be cruel to you at this time, considering what you must be going through.
Along with many of your readers, I certainly wish I lived closer as you have some lovely things for sale. Oh my…Gorgeous.
I’m speaking for myself but feel that many of your readers are just very concerned about you and hope the best for you and your life ahead.
Just know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
You have some beautiful things. I wish I lived close to you so I could come to your sale! I pray the Lord blesses the sale abundantly more than you can even imagine!
Darling Rhoda, you and I both know that the real stories of our lives are much more complicated than people can make up in their heads. People will speculate. . . people will search for the inside scoop. . . but our real stories are complex and layered, aren’t they? But they’re our stories, to tell or not to tell as we feel led.
God bless you as you keep your private life as private as you need for it to be. If and when you decide to share any details, I know it will be to help others and to bring glory to God. If you decide never to share details, then that decision will be to bring glory to God, too. God will lead you in disclosing details or not, and you can be sure he will not lead you astray! I know that God has his hand on you and will continue to guide and direct you. I pray his richest blessings on you in these difficult days and in the days when everything’s going well. In good times and bad, where would we ever be without his grace and his protection?
I love you, sweet lady. Thank you for your shining witness.
OMGoodness, you are going through a life trial AND you get someone posting crap???? That is awful and I, too, hope she goes away. I am praying fopr you and if I were in the area I would come to your sale for sure. I hope it goes very well for you! I know God will be at your side through all of this and will hold your hand and guide you. XOXO, Pinky
Rhoda, I am so sorry to hear that you’re going through a painful situation. Whatever it is, it’s not too big for God and I know you are able to trust Him. I will keep you in my prayers. You’re one of those people I don’t know in blogland, but I feel like I do. Take care.
Dear Rhoda,
It is with a heavy heart that I leave you this comment. Even though we have never met I feel like you are a dear friend. Your blog was one of the first that I started to visit many years ago and I have always been inspired by it. Please ignore the nasty comments left by those who know no better and always remember that “the will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you”. You are in my thoughts & prayers and I wish I could reach out and hug you! TFS! Sheila
Way to go girl! I am wishing I was on the east coast to lend a helping hand and snatch up some of your goodies! Missing you and keeping you in my prayers!
xoxo
Kate
Rhoda, My dear precious friend. I have followed you since Great Impressions, you without knowing it gently guided me into a career I love today.
It is no ones business what is going on. But I can almost bet that all of us that follow you will be here to lift you up. And I intend to do that as often as I can.
You graciously helped me without you knowing through a dark time in my life and I will always be forever grateful.
Remember with God All Things Are Possible! He has a awsome plan for you my friend. And I will be right here, cheering you on each step of the way.
I’ve been praying for you and I know God will help you during this very difficult time. Isn’t it strange how life turns out because it never seems what we think it will be. I’m sure you didn’t think years ago that you’d have friends from all over the country. Be strong dear Rhoda.